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CAU NCAT Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Tennessee State University Florida Spelman FAU WPI| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,265 | 12,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,491 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $3,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 31% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,713 | 2,047 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1150 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $258 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (12,268 students vs. 9,265 students)
Florida A&M vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is 269.3% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Florida A&M than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($14,524.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ($15,491 vs. $20,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 14.6% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($10,160 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (79% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 127.1% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($8,704 vs. $3,832)
Florida A&M vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Florida A&M .
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
Florida A&M vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $23,600 more per year than Florida A&M graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $43,600)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($258 vs. $294)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/